Ice Cream

I had trouble drawing cows when I was a child, even though I lived on a farm and was surrounded by them. I tore up a lot of drawings. Now I like drawing cows — they’re funny-looking, bony and expressive. Writing this book may have been an excuse to draw cows, and to drive to Point Reyes and see its dairies. I also went to the Clover Stornetta in Petaluma to see milk separated from cream, and Dreyer’s ice cream factory in Hayward to observe ice cream production itself. It was fun following the milk trail.

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Reviews

Cooper’s deliciously diverting book tackles a subject of intrinsic appeal to kids. The author gives the scoop on ice-cream making and anticipates all of their questions, answering them with, well, good humor….— Publishers Weekly ★ Review

Throughout, the text is crystal clear, all facts summoned up and then tweaked with personality. A real person with a wry sense of humor shaped this information into a good story.— New York Times